Senior Mental Health Support Worker - Supported Living

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a fixed-term contract in Swansea, supporting individuals in a supported living service. You will provide frontline, person-centred support using trauma-informed approaches and help with tenancies, daily living tasks and accessing services.

The role requires experience in mental health and/or substance misuse support, a valid DBS, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank

Qualifications

• Experience working in supported living.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance misuse needs.
• Experience using psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting people to achieve their goals and maintain their tenancies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Empathetic, diplomatic and proactive approach.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, independence, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• An enhanced, in-date DBS.
• Full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and appropriate business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance misuse issues.
• Acting as a designated key worker and developing person-centred support plans.
• Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals and build independence.
• Using psychologically informed, trauma-informed and ACE-informed approaches.
• Promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of service users.
• Supporting individuals to access and maintain suitable accommodation.
• Helping people settle into their homes and manage their tenancies, including rent payments.
• Supporting individuals with prescribed medication.
• Arranging and facilitating support reviews and meetings.
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry where required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, care coordinators, families and external agencies.
• Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

Job description

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a fixed-term contract in Swansea, supporting individuals in a supported living service. You will provide frontline, person-centred support using trauma-informed approaches and help with tenancies, daily living tasks and accessing services.

The role requires experience in mental health and/or substance misuse support, a valid DBS, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank